Today in History for July 17th

Highlights of this day in history: TWA Flight 800 explodes; Russia’s royal family executed; Disneyland opens; Nicaragua’s Somoza goes into exile; Apollo and Soyuz link up in space; Baseball’s Ty Cobb and jazz great John Coltrane die. (July 17)

Highlights of the day in history – a retrospective view on political events, historic battles, and life changing decisions.